EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
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Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Post
Ground Segment System Engineer
This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years and is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Description
Ground Segment System Engineer in the Ground Software Systems and Functional Verification Section, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC).
You will work within the Ground Software Systems and Functional Verification Section, a group of around 25 highly motivated experts in ground software engineering and assembly, integration and functional verification (AIV) for space systems. The Section contributes to the success of ESA missions such as Rosetta, Galileo, Juice, Earth observation Earth Explorers and Sentinel missions, meteorological missions and many others. In addition, it provides technical support for the functional verification and validation of the ground segment for all missions and satellites at ESA. It also supports space transportation, space engineering and technology, operations and space safety missions.
As a first assignment, you will provide functional support to ESA Earth observation projects.
Duties
You will report hierarchically to the Head of Section and functionally to the relevant EO ground segment and services managers.
If selected for the position, your duties will include:
โข support to evolution activities in respect of EO ground segment system architecture and operational concepts, including technical definition of interfaces;
โข support to EO ground segment system integration, testing and validation of new technologies, functionalities and services;
โข technical expertise in specific areas of the EO Ground Segment in support of EO ground segment managers and EO services managers;
โข technical management of selected contracts for system and services in the EO ground segment domain;
โข support to the EO ground segment managers and EO services managers in other aspects related to the implementation and operations of EO ground segments.
Technical competencies Spacecraft systems and space system engineering knowledge Good knowledge of Earth observation ground segments with a focus on EO data acquisition, production and data managementSound experience in the implementation and validation of ground segment systems, in particular for EO data acquisition, production and management, including EO data formatting and data handlingGood experience of technical project management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviewsExperience of Earth observation ground segment systems operations managementExperience with space engineering standards and their implementation
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master's in engineering is required for this post.
Additional requirements
Experience in software development for EO science data processing and data management is considered an asset.
You should also:
โข have the capability to work effectively in an international and multidisciplinary team;
โข demonstrate flexibility in dealing with evolving technical and operational challenges.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agencyโs security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masterโs degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States. โ